Wilfred (Kum Yong) Lee - Senior Economist

Wilfred started his career in 1981 as a research and planning team manager of POSCO in Korea. He played a key role in the study of steel and related industry when POSRI (POSCO Research Institute) was established in 1994. He worked as a principal researcher in POSRI for 13 years. He has broad experience with carbon steel and specialty steel studies and has accomplished many steel related consulting projects during his term.

He studied international business administration at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, and earned a graduate diploma in International Business.

Wilfred joined SMR as a senior economist in May 2013.

His life motto: "Never stop challenging yourself. If you have a dream, there is a way."